Saint of the Day for March 2
Saint of the Day
Agnes of Bohemia
Princess who became a nun and saint (1211-1282)
Agnes of Bohemia, OSC, also known as Agnes of Prague, was a medieval Bohemian princess who opted for a life of charity, mortification of the flesh and piety over a life of luxury and comfort. Although she was venerated soon after her death, Agnes was not beatified or canonized for over 700 years.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Charles I, Count of FlandersCount of Flanders from 1119 to 1127
- Chad of MerciaArchbishop of York; Bishop of Lichfield
- John MaronSyrian bishop and saint
- Angela of the CrossSpanish saint
- AgathonEgyptian monk
- Saint JaouaIrish priest & bishop of Brittany.
- Theodotus of Cyrenia
Bible Verse of the Day
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
On March 2 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.